On a lower level $$$ wise, I've had a Sony ES receiver, the 444, which was in the middle of their line up then.... for 9 years. Six months ago I had to have the main decoding chip replaced. $130. Other than that it has had no problems. The tech said this was common with the Sonys after six or seven years that chip tends to go out. Mine went almost nine.
Receivers too, if money is an issue, can be used as processors... I've done that for some time. I use an Onkyo as my main HT proc and the sony runs as a recievers still, in my bedroom system.
Many recent model receivers have very tgood 2ch audio, and are quite inexpensive as used items.
Good luck.
Receivers too, if money is an issue, can be used as processors... I've done that for some time. I use an Onkyo as my main HT proc and the sony runs as a recievers still, in my bedroom system.
Many recent model receivers have very tgood 2ch audio, and are quite inexpensive as used items.
Good luck.